Candidates

Ben Justman

Master’s degree in history from Western Illinois University; bachelor’s degree in history from Central College in Pella, Iowa

Military

None

Family

Single

Key issue

The top priority is to ensure that the quality of life remains high in Sarpy County as the area continues to grow with the development of the South Sarpy Sewer Project. The county’s future should include sustainable economic growth with a collaborative and responsible government that will continue to offer effective public services. I am committed to building a prosperous future for the county and its communities. It’s a special place, and I intend to keep it that way.

David Klug

Master's degree in public administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, bachelor of science in political science from UNO

Family

Married

Faith

Lutheran

Key issue

The South Sarpy Sewer Project -- that is definitely the top priority. Setting up the infrastructure for intelligent and manageable growth within the county. I want to make sure that we work with the cities and the (Sarpy County and Sarpy Cities Wastewater Agency) to help prioritize accordingly, so the county and cities within it can continue to grow.

Voter info

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Registration questions

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To find your district

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Important dates

Oct. 1: First day for early voting ballots to be mailed.
Oct. 9: First day to vote early in person at election commission office.
Oct. 19: Deadline to register to vote online, by mail, at agencies, at the DMV office, by deputy registrar or by registration form that’s delivered to the election office by someone other than the person registering
Oct. 26: Deadline for in-person voter registration at election commission office, 6 p.m. Deadline for early voting ballots to be requested to be mailed to a specific address, 6 p.m. Deadline for write-in candidates to file notarized affidavit and filing fee with filing officer.
Nov. 5: Deadline for in-person early voting at election commission office, 5 p.m. (Sarpy County office closes at 4:45 p.m.)
Nov. 6: Election Day! Polls open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. 7 p.m.: Deadline for agent to pick up early voting ballot. 8 p.m.: Deadline to return early voting ballot to election commission office or drop box location
Nov. 13: Deadline for verification of provisional ballots

Here are the Douglas County drop box locations, opening in early October: